Floods kills at least five in southeast Spain, thousands evacuated

At least five people have been killed and some 3,500 evacuated in two days of torrential rains in southeastern Spain, with many roads, railways and an airport closed on Friday and emergency services rescuing people stuck...

Torrential rain in southeast Spain kills 6: Officials The storms in this area are a yearly metrological phenomenon, but they have been particularly fierce this fall, turning fields into lakes and roads into surging rivers of mud that sweep away everythin...19:42, 09/14/2019

Police official says bomb kills 3 in southeast Yemen SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A Yemeni official say a bomb has exploded in the southeastern province of Hadramout, killing three people and wounding four.
A local police official said the bomb went off Friday n...17:56, 05/03/2019

Four dead as torrential rain and floods batter Spain Almería and Murcia airports closed with many areas on high alert as downpours continueFour people have died as heavy rain and flash-flooding continue to batter south-eastern Spain, swelling rivers, tu...18:14, 09/13/2019

Five dead as torrential rain and floods batter Spain Almería and Murcia airports closed with many areas on high alert as downpours continueFive people have died as heavy rain and flash-flooding continue to batter south-eastern Spain, swelling rivers, tu...09:14, 09/14/2019

Floods in India kill 33, displace thousands Floods brought by heavy rains and overflowing rivers across large swathes of western and southern India have killed at least 33 people and forced the evacuation of 180,000 from their homes, officials ...12:00, 08/08/2019

Gun discharges in bathroom of southeast Ace Hardware TUCSON – A gun was discharged inside the bathroom of a southeast Ace Hardware Thursday.
According to Tucson Police Department, the firearm was discharged when someone’s handgun fell out of...04:42, 06/21/2019

Hundreds without power in southeast Tucson TUCSON- According to the TEP outage map, hundreds are without power on Tucson’s southeast side.
The affected area is along Old Vail road between Swan and Wilmot roads. It is estimated that 365 p...13:42, 08/02/2019

House fire displaces three in Southeast Tucson TUCSON – Tucson Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire at a multiplex in the 2700 block of South Oakenshield Way.
According to reports, a floor fan caught fire and spre...05:00, 05/22/2019

New Fund for Southeast Asia Tech Hits First Close A new Southeast Asia-focused private-equity firm launched by a group of seasoned technology executives has hit the first close of its debut fund, the latest sign of investors’ growing enthusiasm for s...08:42, 06/14/2019

US-ASEAN naval drills kick off in Southeast Asia For the first time, the US will conduct naval exercises with a coalition of Southeast Asian countries amid tensions over territory in the South China Sea. The US said the drills will help "maintain ma...02:14, 09/03/2019

Southeast Asian leaders open summit in Bangkok Southeast Asian leaders opened a two-day summit in Bangkok on Saturday, though it was unclear what progress their 10-country group could make on disputes in the South China Sea and the plight of ethni...09:28, 06/22/2019

Oil gains after U.S. stockpiles drop, rigs evacuated Oil prices rose on Wednesday after industry data showed U.S. stockpiles fell far more than expected, alleviating concerns about oversupply, while major U.S. producers evacuated rigs in the Gulf of Mex...10:28, 07/10/2019

Woman evacuated from apartment due to smoke hazard TUCSON – A woman had to evacuate from an apartment early Friday morning after food that was left on the stove began to smolder, fire officials said.
Tucson Fire Department units were dispatched to an ...18:28, 05/17/2019

British town evacuated over fears of dam collapse Authorities in northwest England have said damage to a reservoir dam near Whaley Bridge "poses a significant threat to life." Residents have been told to expect to stay away from the area for several ...01:42, 08/02/2019

| 5 000 evacuated as Canary Islands wildfire rages A raging wildfire on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria forced the evacuation of some 5 000 people, authorities said, warning it could take days for the blaze to be brought under control....22:28, 08/19/2019

Greece: Villages evacuated as wildfires rage As a major wildfire on the island of Evia continues to spread, rescuers are racing to evacuate hundreds of people. "The only way for this fire to be extinguished is when there's nothing left to burn,"...19:42, 08/13/2019

Citibank Corporate Office Evacuated Following Threat FLORENCE, Ky. (WLWT) — A Citibank Corporate office in northern Kentucky was evacuated due to a threat Monday, according to WLWT.
Police are investigating after the office in Florence received a call a...17:14, 06/10/2019

2 migrants evacuated from German rescue ship off Italy MILAN (AP) — Two more migrants have been evacuated from a German rescue ship overnight for medical reasons, leaving 40 passengers who were saved off Libya 16 days ago still blocked offshore by Italy...10:42, 06/28/2019

1 million evacuated as Typhoon Lekima makes landfall Thirteen people were killed and 16 remain missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang on Saturday, resulting in the shutdown of hundreds of ferries, flights ...17:00, 08/10/2019

32 Dead, One Million Evacuated As Typhoon Hits China The death toll from a typhoon in eastern China rose to 32 on Sunday, with 16 people missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the country braced for more travel disruptions as the storm moved......16:42, 08/12/2019

Gran Canaria towns evacuated as wildfire rages About 1,000 people were unable to return home in Gran Canaria on Sunday after several towns were evacuated as a vast wildfire spread towards a National Park and an area popular with holidaymakers on t...20:02, 08/11/2019

Eiffel Tower evacuated after climber scales monument The Eiffel Tower was evacuated and surrounding streets locked down on Monday after a man was spotted scaling the upper heights of the monument in the heart of the French capital, Paris Police and the ...19:00, 05/20/2019

Mo. Gov. Parson: Floods happening more often The swollen Mississippi River is straining levees, snarling traffic and forcing people from their homes as it approaches record levels. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson toured flooded areas Monday in the nor...01:56, 06/04/2019

Why Venice floods every year Venice is nicknamed "The Floating City" because of its annual floods.
At times, almost 75% of Venice can be flooded.
So why does the Italian city flood every year?
Visit INSIDER's homepage for more st...04:42, 07/14/2019

Washed Away: Floods end Iowa town BARLETT, Iowa – Bartlett, Iowa has been fighting the flood battle since March and now it appears the town isn’t likely to survive the aftermath of the onslaught.
Homes in Bartlett were under wat...12:00, 08/07/2019

Floods Swamp U.S. Farm Belt The wettest year on record is piling up costs for the nation’s biggest agricultural companies, stalling farmers’ fieldwork and slowing shipments across the U.S. Farm Belt....15:00, 05/23/2019

| India monsoon floods kill at least 100 Floods have killed at least 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across much of India with the southern state of Kerala worst hit, authorities have said....03:56, 08/11/2019

Carolinas Hit by Winds, Floods and Tornadoes As the storm drew close to the North Carolina coast, forecasters warned of storm surge of up to eight feet in places, and more than 200,000 customers were without power....15:14, 09/06/2019

Flamingos and floods: Sunday's best photos The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world including continuing unrest in Hong Kong and Indonesia’s independence day celebrations Continue reading......06:56, 08/19/2019

Indonesia floods, landslides kill at least 29 Landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 29 people in Indonesia, the disaster agency said on Monday, with thousands taking shelter in evacuation centers amid fears of di...08:56, 04/29/2019

Defending against floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina Five years ago, flooding in the Vrbas River Basin devastated Bosnia and Herzegovina. As climate change makes such extreme weather ever-more likely, the small country is making sure it's better prepare...20:56, 05/17/2019

Spanish man dies after being swept away by floods One man's body has been found after a river burst its banks during sudden, torrential rain in the northern Spanish region of Navarra on Monday night, the local government said....14:28, 07/09/2019

At least 47 people killed in Nepal floods Large areas have been submerged by heavy monsoon rain in recent days, with many rivers still above flood levelThe death toll in Nepal from flash floods and landslides in the past three days has risen ...14:42, 07/14/2019

India floods kill more than 270, displace one million Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India this month, displaced one million and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on Wednesday after two weeks of h...14:28, 08/14/2019

Mozambique's 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers Rains from Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical storm to hit Mozambique within weeks, continued to pound the northeastern city of Pemba and surrounding areas causing massive flooding and destruction....10:42, 04/29/2019

Heavy rain floods Houston streets The Houston area braced for more serious flooding as heavy rain and hail pelted the nation's fourth largest city for the second time this week, threatening to send some streams over their banks. ...19:14, 05/10/2019

Spanish floods claim sixth victim A 41-year-old man was found dead in southeastern Spain on Saturday, the local government said, bringing to at least six the death toll inflicted over the past two days by record-breaking rain....19:42, 09/14/2019

Preparing for Monsoon 2019: Flash floods Flash floods are one of the most common and deadly severe weather events in the United States.
Because of Arizona’s wet winter, the National Weather Service (NWS) is expecting a delayed start to the ...05:42, 06/14/2019

Flash floods prompt rescues in Oklahoma Flooding is an issue in parts of Oklahoma raked by severe storms on Monday. In El Reno and Stillwater, emergency responders were rescuing people from their homes because of high water. (May 21)
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6 dead in storms and floods in southeastern China BEIJING (AP) — Six people have died and one is missing after heavy rains and flooding in southeastern China.
The official Xinhua News Agency said Sunday that 88,000 people have been evacuated in Jiang...15:42, 06/09/2019

As Floods Keep Coming, Cities Pay Residents to Move The United States spends more on helping people rebuild after disasters than preventing problems. Nashville is leading an effort to change that by helping people move out of flood zones....10:14, 07/06/2019

Balkans on high alert as floods hit Bosnia, Croatia Overflowing rivers in Bosnia and Croatia have flooded dozens of homes and roads, putting the Balkans on high alert after 2014 floods killed dozens of people died and submerged large areas of the regio...13:00, 05/14/2019

CFMoto India Launch Delayed Due To Mumbai Floods The past few days have seen heavy showers in the city of Mumbai affecting the lives of local residents. The floods also led to a number of events and activities being delayed with the latest one being...19:00, 07/03/2019

Putin travels to Siberia as floods turn deadly The Irkutsk region has been hit by torrential rains, causing Lake Baikal and the Angara River to burst their banks. At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured....02:14, 06/30/2019

Rain pummels DC-area, floods White House basement A slow-moving rainstorm has washed out roads, stranded drivers and soaked basements, including the White House's, during a chaotic morning commute in the national capital region. (July 8)
...20:28, 07/08/2019

Floods follow heavy rain in south-central Nebraska Floodwaters covered large areas of south-central Nebraska on Tuesday after up to nine inches of rain fell in some spots. Parts of highways were closed and dive teams were sent to help people trapped i...12:14, 07/10/2019

Spain might not be the Ferrari comeback F1 needs F1 needs Ferrari to mix it with Mercedes this weekend, but all the signs from Friday practice suggest this could be the Silver Arrow's most dominant weekend since Australia....18:42, 05/11/2019

Spain's far-right is back -- with a difference Vox, the new and fast-growing far-right party in Spain, shot to prominence after helping to form a coalition government in Andalucia after regional elections in December 2018....22:00, 04/28/2019

10 of the best restaurants in Cádiz, Spain Fizzing with culinary highlights, this selection from the Andalucían city’s old town takes in special spots for seafood and tapas joints away from the crowdsGo early: this tapa place is very small and...12:56, 08/02/2019

Argentina, Spain romp into World Cup last four Argentina steamrolled into the basketball World Cup semi-finals with a spectacular 97-87 win over Serbia, who were among the tournament favourites, and were joined by 2006 champions Spain who overpowe...20:00, 09/10/2019

Women's World Cup: Revolution in Spain With Champions League finalists and record attendances, women's football is booming in Spain. Now at only their second ever World Cup, some even have them down as dark horses for the title. Their next...21:42, 06/11/2019

Spain beats Germany 2-1 to win Under-21 Euros UDINE, Italy (AP) — Spain beat Germany 2-1 to match Italy with a record fifth title at the Under-21 European Championship on Sunday.
Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring with a long-range strike early on, t...02:00, 07/01/2019

Spain 1-2 USA: Women's World Cup last 16 – live! Email Beau with your thoughts or tweet @duresportHope Solo: the knockouts are a different kind of pressure 6.58pm BST It was more controversial than convincing, but let’s count the reasons the USA des...20:14, 06/24/2019

Spain already proving it can be USWNT spoiler After a dominating sweep in the group stage of the World Cup, the United States will open up the round of 16 at noon Monday in Reims, France, against Spain. The Americans concluded the group stage Thu...07:56, 06/24/2019

Manure likely cause of Spain wildfire: reports Improperly stored chicken manure that spontaneously combusted during a heat wave is reportedly the likely cause of an out-of-control wildfire that has burned more than 13,000 acres in Spain....12:56, 06/28/2019

Spain reports 100 migrants rescued at sea in 1 day MADRID (AP) — Spain’s maritime rescue service says over 100 migrants have been rescued from three boats attempting to reach Europe from northern Africa.
The maritime rescue service said one of t...22:14, 06/22/2019

Mexico Bar Arson Kills at Least 26 Attackers believed to be part of a gang started a fire at the bar in a southern port city, killing eight women and 15 men, and injuring 13 other people, officials said....21:28, 08/29/2019

Mexico Bar Arson Kills at Least 23 Attackers believed to be part of a gang started a fire at the bar in a southern port city, killing eight women and 15 men, and injuring 13 other people, officials said....13:28, 08/28/2019

Heatwave Kills Nearly 400 More In Netherlands Almost 400 people more died in the Netherlands during Europe's recent record-breaking heatwave than in a regular summer week, Dutch national statistics agency CBS said on Friday....12:28, 08/09/2019

Mom kills son while playing chicken (KPRC) – A mother was charged Thursday after investigators originally said she accidentally ran over her 3-year-old son earlier this month.
Lexus Stagg, 26, was charged with criminally negligent...08:00, 06/25/2019

NYC chopper crash kills one The New York City Fire Department is responding to a report of a helicopter crash on the roof of a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan not far from Time Square. FDNY says the pilot has died. (June 10)
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